Speaking of Life in the Fast Lane (Steve Post, Part 1)

This Logbook episode features Steve Post, a Southern New York native, recounting his journey from idolizing local racers at small tracks like Five Mile Point Speedway and Pen Can Speedway, to becoming an influential figure in NASCAR and sprint car racing. Post shares humorous and heartfelt anecdotes from his childhood, his unexpected career path that took a right turn from accounting to racing, and his experiences working with notable names in motorsports. Notable moments include his initial struggle in the industry, his rise to prominence with MRN, and his work on shows like Winged Nation. He also highlights his rewarding reunion with his childhood hero, Pete Cordez. The narrative highlights the passion, perseverance, and serendipitous moments that defined his motorsports career. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background 00:01:36 Steve Post's Early Racing Memories 00:07:15 Childhood Heroes and Racing Legends 00:12:29 High School and College Years 00:17:07 Early Career and Racing Involvement 00:23:06 Pen Can Speedway and Seward Rice 00:30:52 Intermission Antics and Unexpected Entertainment 00:31:53 Fights and Fun at Makatek Speedway 00:32:39 Clarence the Security Guard's Chase 00:34:51 Post-Race Parties and Memories 00:36:28 Transition to NASCAR and Personal Life Changes 00:37:13 Starting a NASCAR Career 00:37:29 The Wedding and Moving to North Carolina 00:40:41 Struggles and Determination in Charlotte 00:43:06 First PR Job with Kenny Wallace 00:45:36 Lessons in PR and Performance 00:46:55 Transition to IWX Motor Freight Team 00:53:55 Joining Motor Racing Network (MRN) 01:00:06 Filling in During Hurricanes 01:00:46 Turnover and Opportunities 01:01:21 NASCAR Performance Audition 01:03:20 Landing the NASCAR Performance Gig 01:04:34 Sirius XM NASCAR Radio 01:05:43 Memorable Interviews 01:09:58 Winged Nation and Sprint Cars 01:22:52 Meeting My Hero, Pete Cordez 01:27:13 Conclusion and Reflections ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.